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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,370.85, 18,454.87 and 8,894.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,370.85, 18,454.87 and 8,894.79 is: 12,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,370.85 : 18,454.87 = 8,894.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,370.85/18,454.87 = 8,894.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,370.85x = 18,454.87 × 8,894.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,370.85x = 164,152,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,152,204.25/13,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.87

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